Brazilian uprising: Wiggolly Dantes Wins 2008 Rip Curl Board
Life on the WQS ain't easy, but things go a hell of a lot smoother when you're winning. And for a guy like Wiggolly Dantes (who arguably has the coolest name on tour), his win this past weekend in England at the 2008 Rip Curl Boardmasters definitely eases the burden."I had a great time in England and people were so nice to me all week," Dantas said. "We had great waves at the start and tough ones today but it was always lots of fun. So stoked to get this first title, such a big thing. It is a great confidence boost for the upcoming events."
Dantas, who went into England sitting way back in the ratings compared
to all the surfers he schooled, was definitely the outsider of the
final day. But thanks to the coaching and training he's been putting in
with the Red Bull Rising
crew and coach Andy King, he moved up the ratings from No. 122 into the
Top 80 and heads to France, the next stop on the grueling WQS.
"Pablo (Paulino) surfed so well and I want to congratulate him," Dantas said of his fellow countryman who finished in the runner-up slot. "It was one of my dreams to win the event here as I really love the waves and the atmosphere here. I am very happy and I hope things can keep going as good for me."
"Pablo (Paulino) surfed so well and I want to congratulate him," Dantas said of his fellow countryman who finished in the runner-up slot. "It was one of my dreams to win the event here as I really love the waves and the atmosphere here. I am very happy and I hope things can keep going as good for me."
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